General Technology - Welding, AAS (AAS.GENET.WLD)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Welding Career Path

64 Credit Hours

The General Technology degree allows students to become multi-skilled technicians by creating an individualized plan to meet their career goals. Students complete the general education curriculum and coursework in at least two technical areas. The primary technical specialty consists of at least 21 credits from an approved degree, diploma, or technical certificate currently offered by the college. Students also complete a minimum of 12 credits in a secondary path with guidance from their faculty advisor.

This career path prepares students for entry-level employment in the welding field, including manufacturing, construction, transportation, fabrication, inspection, and sales. Students develop an overview of various welding processes and applications, and knowledge of welding metallurgy, weld quality, print reading, and welding safety.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

Related Certificates

The following certificates will be completed as part of the primary technical specialty. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Introduction to Arc Welding Certificate (CAS.ARCWI)

Welding Gas Tungsten Arc Certificate (CAS.WELDGTA)

Part A - General Education Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ MAT Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 or SPC 209 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Primary Technical Specialty Requirements

IET 223 - Industrial Safety Credit: 3
WLD 111 - Arc Welding I Credit: 4
WLD 118 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Ferrous I Credit: 4
WLD 123 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Non-Ferrous II Credit: 1
WLD 127 - Structural Blueprints I Credit: 3
WLD 132 - Inert Gas Welding Ferrous Credit: 4
WLD 133 - Inert Gas Welding Ferrous Tubing Credit: 1
WLD 137 - Inert Gas Welding Aluminum Tubing Credit: 1
WLD 141 - Weld Quality Credit: 2
WLD 170 - Qualification Welding Credit: 4
WLD 201 - Welding Metallurgy Credit: 2
WLD 225 - Arc Welding Pipe I Credit: 4
WLD 228 - Inert Gas Welding Pipe I Credit: 4

Total: 37

Part C - Secondary Technical Specialty Requirements

Students must complete at least 12 credit hours in a secondary specialty path. Your degree path may require more than 12 credit hours to complete the associate degree. Your academic advisor must approve all secondary studies. Common secondary paths include Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Commercial Truck Driving, Electrical Line Worker, Electrician: Automation, Construction and Industrial, Engineering Design Graphics, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, Mechatronics, and Welding Technology.

Total: 12

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.